Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Near Buffalo, NY

Assignment: Locum tenens NP position from December 1 for 3 months, day shift, outpatient clinic. Call required; board certification negotiable.

Facility Overview

The facility operates as an internal medicine clinic delivering outpatient primary care services to an adult patient population. Clinical workflows are structured to support consistent and coordinated care delivery, with RN triage support available to assist with after-hours call responsibilities. The facility maintains established protocols to accommodate on-site, day shift locum tenens coverage.

Location Overview

The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of cultural, outdoor, and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The region features a redeveloped waterfront, a craft beer scene, and a thriving arts community anchored by institutions such as a notable art museum and a performing arts venue housed in a historic movie palace. Culinary options include locally distinctive dishes, and outdoor pursuits include kayaking along local waterways and attending professional sporting events, with additional hiking trails and walkable entertainment districts accessible during time away from the assignment.

Clinical Workday

Clinicians will provide clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population (ages 18 and older) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break, encompassing 36 patient-facing clinic hours and 4 administrative hours per week. The expected caseload is 18-22 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing the evaluation and management of primary care conditions within an internal medicine clinic setting.

• Call coverage is required and consists of phone call only with no return to the clinic.
• Weekday call runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM at a ratio of 1:10, equating to approximately 3 weekday call periods per month.
• Weekend call is scheduled at a ratio of 1:10, equating to approximately 1 weekend every 2.5 months.
• After-hours phone call duties are supported by RN triage.
• Required credentials include BLS, DEA registration, a valid state NP license, and prescriptive authority; board certification is negotiable.
• Credentialing is expedited to 2-3 weeks.

Additional Details

• Case Load/PPD: 18-22
• Support Staff: RN triage staff
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:10 days for weekday call / 1:10 weekends for weekend call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No